Houston We Have a Podcast
Episodes
The Artemis II Astronauts
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode from 2023, we revisit the Artemis II crew reflecting on their first reactions to being selected, the journeys that le...
Telling Time on Other Worlds
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Coggins, a leader in NASA Space Communications and Navigation program, explores the benefits and challenges of precision timekeeping on ...
Ascension: Looking Back at the Space Shuttle
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Hirshorn reflects on the Space Shuttle Program, the Space Shuttle Columbia accident, and the lessons learned that continue to shape human space...
Artemis II: The Crew
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Artemis II crew discuss their paths to becoming astronauts and what it means to be part of NASA’s first crewed mission around the Moon in the Ar...
Artemis II: Bringing the Mission to You
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast team discusses how to watch and engage with the Artemis II mission, from launch coverage to real-time updates and beyond. HWHAP 416. ...
Air Force Rescue and Recovery
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The First Air Force Detachment 3 discusses their long-standing partnership with NASA supporting astronaut rescue and recovery operations from Mercury ...
Science in Space
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lisa Carnell, division director for NASA’s Biological and Physical Sciences, breaks down how research in microgravity, the Moon, and Mars can ...
Low Earth Orbit and Beyond
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NASA leaders Dana Weigel and Robyn Gatens reflect on more than 25 years of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station and discus...
Around the World for 25 Years
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NASA leaders Joel Montalbano and Ryan Landon reflect on 25 years of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station and the inter...
CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 1
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The CHAPEA Mission 2 crew members share their first audio log from inside the Mars analog habitat, with additional insight from CHAPEA co-investig...
Crew-12
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The four crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 discuss their backgrounds, training, and upcoming mission to the International Space Station. HWHA...
A Place in Space to Call Home: Part 2
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei reflects on his time aboard the International Space Station and what it means to call space home in Part 2 of this ISS25...
Artemis II: Recovery
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Artemis II landing and recovery director Lili Villareal discusses how NASA and its partners recover the Orion spacecraft and its four astronauts a...
A Place in Space to Call Home: Part 1
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson reflects on her career aboard the International Space Station and what 25 years of continuous human presence in space mean...
The Evolution of the Laboratory
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
International Space Station leaders Laura Shaw and Jennifer Buchli discuss the science, discoveries, and innovations that have defined nearly 25 yea...
Building the International Space Station
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former ISS program manager and Axiom Space co-founder Michael Suffredini reflects on the ambitious path to building the International Space Station an...
CHAPEA Mission 2
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The CHAPEA Mission 2 crew discusses their backgrounds and preparations for their upcoming yearlong analog Mars mission inside the Mars Dune Alpha habi...
Positive Impacts
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA astronaut Chris Williams shares his journey exploring the early universe, cancer treatment techniques, and astronaut training before his first mi...
On a Desert Island with the 2025 Class of Astronaut Candidates
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA’s all-American 2025 astronaut candidates share a little about themselves by playing a fun icebreaker game. HWHAP 402.
Artemis II: Launch
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA Artemis II launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson shares her path to the console and what it takes to launch the first crewed Artemis mission...
Advancing NASA
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy joins us for our milestone 400th episode to share his journey and vision for advancing NASA into the future. HWHA...
A Record-Breaking Astronaut
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA astronaut Suni Williams reflects on her recent record-breaking mission on board the International Space Station. HWHAP 399.
Artemis II: The Orion Spacecraft
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Acting Vehicle Integration Office Manager for NASA's Orion Program Chris Edelen discusses the spacecraft that will carry astronauts around the Moon on...
The Art of Astronaut Photography
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Matt Dominick share their experiences capturing stunning photography from the International Space Station. HWHAP 397.
Lunar Surface Research
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA project scientists Maria Banks and Sue Lederer revisit recent Commercial Lunar Payload Services missions and discuss research on the Moon. HWHAP ...
Constructing NASA Infrastructure
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
USACE Chief Historian John Lonnquest shares the legacy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their role in building NASA’s spaceflight infrastruct...
Artemis II: The Mission
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA’s Artemis II Flight Director Jeff Radigan shares what it takes to lead the first human mission of the Artemis program around the Moon. HWHAP 39...
Crew-11
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 quartet each dive into their paths to space and what lies ahead aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP 393.
Ask an Astronaut on Our Anniversary
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Houston We Have a Podcast celebrates eight years! Three astronauts from the agency’s most recent class discuss their first year of training and answ...
Mars is Hard. Here's Why.
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA astronaut Stan Love discusses the challenges of sending humans to Mars and what it will take to get us to the Red Planet. HWHAP 391.
Exploration Park
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two NASA experts talk about Exploration Park, a research facility near Johnson Space Center will enable collaboration with the agency on space hardwar...
Runway to the Stars
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A NASA aircraft operations expert discusses the aviation history and work being done at Ellington Field in Houston as a training ground for astronauts...
Private Astronaut Mission Management
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA and Axiom Space mission managers discuss how they work together to enable private astronaut missions ahead of Axiom Mission 4’s launch. HWHAP 3...
Mission Control: Eye of the Storm
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A NASA Flight Director and Capsule Communicator, or CAPCOM, discuss their roles and journeys to some of the most recognizable positions in Mission Con...
Moon Material Flammability
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two NASA experts discuss an experiment that will further our understanding of flame behavior on the lunar surface to keep astronauts safe. HWHAP 386. ...
Commercial and International Lunar Rovers
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two NASA project managers discuss how astronauts will drive on the lunar surface during future Moon missions. HWHAP 385.
Natural Disaster Response
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A NASA scientist discusses how imagery and data collected from the International Space Station can support natural disaster response teams on the grou...
Mission Control: Special Operations
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Four NASA flight controllers discuss specialized operations like spacewalks and spacecraft arrivals that keep the International Space Station running....
This is Mission Control Houston
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 37 years at NASA, an experienced commentator of more than 80 shuttle flights shares lessons of communications and leadership ahead of his retire...
Commercial Lunar Tools and Science
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two NASA Artemis experts discuss how the agency is preparing future moonwalkers to use new tools to explore the unique science near the lunar South Po...
Mission Control: Schedule and Inventory
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Four flight controllers from NASA’s Mission Control Center discuss how they create astronauts’ daily schedules, track where all equipment is store...
Commercial Lunar Spacesuits
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA and Axiom Space experts discuss the lunar spacesuit Axiom is developing that astronauts will wear when they step foot on the Moon again during th...
The Pursuit of Lifelong Learning
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim discusses his upcoming mission to the International Space Station, his experience in the military and medical field, and his ...
Mission Control: Crew Health Consoles
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three flight controllers from NASA’s Mission Control Center discuss their roles and how they monitor and maintain a healthy crew aboard the Internat...
I Want My NASA TV
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA Johnson’s multimedia team leads discuss what it takes to capture and share the story of space exploration and how methods have evolved since th...
Crew-10
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 cadre each discuss their backgrounds and upcoming mission to the International Space Station. HWHAP 375
Mission Control: The Communications Corridor
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Four communications experts from NASA’s Mission Control Center discuss their roles in connecting astronauts in space to partners, control centers, a...
Intuitive Machines Returns to the Moon
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services project scientist and Intuitive Machines President and CEO discuss upcoming IM-2 mission and what’s in st...
Space Cargo
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA experts discuss launching and returning cargo to the International Space Station and the planning that goes into delivering several months worth...
Bringing Astronauts Home
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA's Recovery Director discusses the splashdown and recovery process and how she helps to ensure safety, not just for the space travelers, but for...
Spaceflight Adaptation
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA's Chief Health and Medical Officer discusses the impacts spaceflight has on the human body and how flight surgeons and other medical professional...
Mission Control: Station in Motion
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three flight controllers from NASA’s Mission Control Center discuss how their consoles, ADCO, TOPO, and SPARTAN, keep the space station flying from ...
Gateway: Japan in Deep Space
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Aki Hoshide discusses how JAXA is contributing to NASA’s lunar space station, Gateway, and futu...
Blue Ghost Mission 1
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NASA and Firefly Aerospace experts discuss the upcoming launch of Blue Ghost Mission 1, its lunar lander, and the science and technology being deliver...
Moon to Mars: Reviewing the Architecture
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NASA’s expert in exploration architectures discusses how the agency stays on track to take humans farther into deep space through reviews such as t...
Johnson's Front Door
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 365, Johnson Space Center’s Chief Technologist discusses how Johnson and White Sands Test Facility are opening their Front Doors to tho...
Apollo Legend to Shuttle Trailblazer
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 364, former NASA astronaut Fred Haise discusses his experiences from Apollo 13 and beyond.
Orion Parachutes
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 363, NASA experts discuss one of the most critical components of returning to Earth from space: the parachute system. Take a deep dive into...
Suited for the Moon
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 362, a NASA project manager and a design engineer discuss the Orion Crew Survival System Suit that future Artemis crews will wear on the...
Call Sign: Gold Flight
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 361, former NASA flight director Gerry Griffin discusses his trailblazing career in the agency and his experience leading multiple Apollo m...
Voting From Space
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 360, NASA experts discuss how NASA astronauts have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote from aboard the International Space Stat...
Astrobiology
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 359, a NASA astrobiology program scientist discusses looking for signs of life beyond us in the stars, and the study of the origin, evoluti...
Our Orbiting Lab's Benefits for Humanity
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 358, the Deputy Chief Scientist for the International Space Station dives into the different ways the orbiting laboratory provides benefits...
Leadership at All Levels
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 357, Deputy Center Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center Steve Koerner reflects on his 32-year-long career at NASA and discusses the va...
Gateway: To the Future
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 356, United Arab Emirates astronaut Hazzaa Ali Almansoori and NASA lunar architecture lead Shatel Bhakta discuss Gateway’s unique airlock...
Call Sign: White Flight
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 355, Gene Kranz, lead flight director for Apollo mission 13, discusses leading America to the first lunar landing, his leadership and legac...
Crew-9
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 354, NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov of discuss their mission, personal life, and preparation ahead of...
Developing Artemis II Training
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 353, the Artemis II crew’s chief training officer discusses her career at NASA, the complexity of astronaut training, and what it takes t...
Gateway: At Your Service
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 352, a Gateway manager and a CSA astronaut discuss how commercial cargo missions and robotic systems will be vital for sustaining the futu...
Let's B-Complex
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NASA nutrition scientists discuss how a daily B vitamin supplement might prevent vision changes in astronauts during long-duration space missions. HW...
The Non-Stop Scientist
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NASA astronaut Don Pettit discusses his life and career ahead of his fourth flight to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 350.
Surpassing a Year in Space
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio reflects on his record-breaking 371 days aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 349.
Gateway: Together to the Moon
09 Aug 2024
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European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano discusses the international elements of the Gateway lunar space station. HWHAP Episode 348.
After a Year on Mars
02 Aug 2024
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The CHAPEA Mission 1 crew reflects on their year inside of a simulated Mars habitat and shares their perspectives of what it takes to be a successful ...
Mars Audio Log #12
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The CHAPEA crew checks in on their last month inside of a simulated Mars habitat, and the principal investigator reflects on the year-long mission ahe...
The Lost Universe
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A NASA production coordinator discusses the design and inspiration behind “The Lost Universe”, a virtual game designed to take players to a rogue ...
Gateway: The Lunar Space Station
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A NASA astronaut and a Gateway manager discuss how the future lunar space station will be used for science, deep space exploration, and more. HWHAP Ep...
New Year, New Hosts
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Houston We Have a Podcast celebrates its seven-year anniversary and the hosts talk about their roles at NASA, tell fun stories, and discuss their pass...
Mars Audio Log #11
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The CHAPEA crew checks in on their eleventh month in a Mars simulated habitat, and a NASA expert discusses the measures taken to ensure that the year ...
The Quesst for Low Sonic Booms
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aerospace engineers discuss NASA’s Quesst mission and the X-59 aircraft designed to fly faster than the speed of sound and test the future of supers...
NBL Environments
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An engineer at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory discusses how environmental effects help make spacewalk training more realistic in the 40-foot-deep poo...
Robotic Surgery in Space
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A payload developer and surgeon discuss testing a robotic surgery technology demonstration aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 339.
Certifying Artemis Rocket Engines
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Experts from NASA’s Stennis Space Center discuss the facilities that support RS-25 engine testing for the Space Launch System and future Artemis mis...
Mars Audio Log #10
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The CHAPEA crew checks in on their 10th month in a Mars simulated habitat, and a NASA scientist explains her role studying crew habitat design and how...
H-3PO
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Three experts within the Human Physiology, Performance, Protection and Operations Laboratory (H-3PO) at NASA, explain the ins and outs of this integra...
Small Payloads, Big Science
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A nanosatellites expert explains the process of how CubeSats are selected, scheduled for launch, and eventually deployed from the International Space ...
Atmospheric Waves
03 May 2024
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A principal investigator talks about an experiment on board the space station observing the forces that drive space weather. HWHAP Episode 334.
Mars Audio Log #9
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The CHAPEA crew checks in on their ninth month in a Mars simulated habitat and a Mars architecture expert explains CHAPEA’s role in NASA’s long-te...
Crew Flight Test: The Astronauts
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Commander Butch Wilmore and Pilot Suni Williams discuss their astronaut journeys and preparation to be the first huma...
Crew Flight Test: The Mission
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Flight directors discuss NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test and the operations behind this historic mission. HWHAP Episode 331.
Eclipse Across North America 2024
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On April 8, the total solar eclipse across the United States will be the last for 20 years. A NASA flight controller discusses all you need to know ab...
Mars Audio Log #8
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The CHAPEA crew checks in on their eighth month in a Mars simulated habitat and a NASA biostatistician discusses the process of analysis, interpretati...
VIPER
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, also known as VIPER, is the agency’s first robotic lunar rover. Learn more about VIPER and i...
Electrician to Astronaut
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson discusses her background and anticipation as she looks ahead to the beginning of her third spaceflight later this month....
Podcast in a Vacuum Chamber
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From inside of Chamber A at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, NASA experts discuss VIPER’s vacuum chamber testing in preparation for a south pole lunar...
So You Want to be an Astronaut?
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NASA is looking to recruit the next class of astronauts, and applications are open! The manager of NASA astronaut selection discusses the selection pr...
Astronaut Graduation 2024
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2021 class of astronaut candidates, known as “The Flies," is graduating after two years of rigorous training. Learn more about the class, their ...
Mars Audio Log #7
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The CHAPEA crew checks in on their seventh month in a Mars simulated habitat and NASA experts discuss the impacts that spaceflight has on astronauts’...
Crew-8
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Crew-8 cadre discusses their backgrounds ahead of their launch to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 323.
IM-1
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NASA and Intuitive Machines experts discuss the science and operations behind the IM-1 mission ahead of its journey to land on the Moon’s surface. H...